So far, dual-clutch transmission (DCT) technology is only available in the award-winning Duonic gearbox available in Mitsubishi Fuso Canter class 4/5 trucks, but you'll be seeing more of it soon. Fuso was first with a DCT in a commercial ...
The Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii has selected BAE Systems’ HybriDrive Series-E propulsion system to power four New Flyer Xcelsior 60-foot, low-floor rapid transit buses. The system ...
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WABCO Holdings has announced the expansion of its electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) technology, called OptiRide, to the truck market in China. OptiRide has been adopted by China National Heavy Truck Corporation (CNHTC) on ...
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Rice husk waste once headed for landfills is now helping the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. produce fuel-efficient tires. Goodyear says it will utilize ash left over from the burning of rice husks to produce electricity as an environmentally ...
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COLUMBUS, IN — The heavy-duty truck market is adopting natural gas at a slower rate than predicted, according to a report from ACT Research. Natural-gas-powered truck sales grew at about the same rate as the truck market as a whole ...
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Pete Harkness is highlighting two new 2015 Ford models forRockford, Ill. residents to demonstrate the excellent quality of Ford vehicles. The 2015 Ford Fusion is an excellent option for drivers looking for a sporty, family sedan that ...
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The global automotive plastics industry is in boom mode today. Improvements in vehicle design and the ongoing trend toward lighter weight for improved fuel efficiency have led to greater demand for engineering plastic components. A recent ...
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Power management company Eaton has introduced new range of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions called Procision which claimed to offer 8% to 10% better fuel economy. Procision provides 7-speed transmission that uses electronic shifting ...
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The GMC Canyon entered a new generation back in 2012, but only for the rest of the world as a new model year hasn't appeared in the U.S. for a few years. The new generation small pickup truck has been given a release date of fall 2014, and ...
As the hot-selling second-generation Nissan Rogue enters its second model year, it will maintain the lowest starting MSRP in the segment* of $22,790 USD.** Complete U.S. pricing for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, which is on sale now at Nissan ...
For the new model year, the 2015 Toyota Highlander in Chicago, Ill. continues to provide a valuable and versatile choice for families looking for a vehicle that can offer space, comfort, and fuel economy all for a great price. Those ...
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Rather than forcing drivers in search of a new SUV to pay top price for a vehicle fully equipped with the state-of-the-art technology they do not necessarily want, Nissan has chosen to offer two separate versions of its best-selling SUV. In ...
Ejnar Fink-Jensen, executive director of the California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA), one of the sponsors of California tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) legislation Assembly Bill 1665, provides MTD with an update on the bill (see ...
Many drivers are looking for a more exclusive look, feel and ride than can be provided by the standard crossover. That is where the 2015 Cadillac SRX at Bill Jacobs Cadillac comes in. With Cadillac brand exclusivity and an interior that ...
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Wabco Holdings Inc., a global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, announced that at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany, it will showcase the company’s continued ...
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